From Bon Appétit · Alaina Chou · · 2m
Best Aprons for Home Cooks
Top aprons tested for home cooks: durable, stylish, and stain-resistant.
In brief
Top aprons tested for home cooks: durable, stylish, and stain-resistant. Hedley & Bennett Essential Apron, WhiteBark Workwear Full Cross-Back Apron, and Cargo Crew Boston Bib Apron are top picks for home cooks. Originally reported by Bon Appétit.
Why home cooks wear aprons
Many home cooks skip aprons for daily tasks but use them for messy cooking or hosting guests.
Best apron criteria
The ideal apron must be durable, stain-resistant for everyday use, and stylish enough for dinner parties.
Top pick: Hedley & Bennett Essential Apron
Hedley & Bennett Essential Apron costs $86 and features durable denim and cotton options with pockets for tools and phones.
Second pick: WhiteBark Workwear Full Cross-Back Apron
WhiteBark Workwear Full Cross-Back Apron costs $124 and is made from butter-soft organic hemp and cotton blend.
Third pick: Cargo Crew Boston Bib Apron
Cargo Crew Boston Bib Apron costs $55 and has eight pockets for tools, phones, and tasting spoons.
Fourth pick: Gustin Indigo Selvedge Denim Apron
Gustin Indigo Selvedge Denim Apron costs $65 and hides stains well while being lightweight for daily use.
Fifth pick: Ooni Pizzaiolo Apron
Ooni Pizzaiolo Apron costs $60 and is tough canvas for grilling with large pockets for tools and phones.
Sixth pick: Sur La Table Linen Smock Apron
Sur La Table Linen Smock Apron costs $60 and is lightweight with pockets for phones and kitchen items.
Seventh pick: Hexclad Eco Modern Apron
Hexclad Eco Modern Apron costs $67 and has deep, wide pockets that distribute weight evenly.
Eighth pick: Williams Sonoma Classic Solid Apron
Williams Sonoma Classic Solid Apron costs $30 and is machine-washable with deep pockets for wet hands.
Ninth pick: Hawkins New York Essential Apron
Hawkins New York Essential Apron costs $48 and has soft, autumnal colors but may wear out quickly.
Tenth pick: Carhartt Firm Duck Apron
Carhartt Firm Duck Apron costs $60 and is tough for oil and splashes but tight at the throat.
Eleventh pick: East Fork Alles Apron
East Fork Alles Apron costs $98 and has a beautiful plaid pattern for fall cooking.
How we tested aprons
Testers wore aprons for weeks, applying splatters and washing them to check durability.
What to look for in an apron
Choose aprons with durable fabric, adjustable straps, and pockets for tools and phones.
In short
Hedley & Bennett Essential Apron, WhiteBark Workwear Full Cross-Back Apron, and Cargo Crew Boston Bib Apron are top picks for home cooks.
